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Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Output Current
Output Wattage
Lightning
Symbol
Input Current
Input Wattage
Accumulated
Joules
Warning
Symbol
Using the Energy Meter
Energy Display
This component houses the display, controls and connectors. See below
for a more detailed description of these features.
Energy Storage
This component provides power to the Energy Meter and stores energy
generated during the course of your experiments.
Input plug
Connect various power sources here to charge the Energy Meter.
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Output Port – Allows the Energy Meter to be used with LEGO
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2. Display – Shows input and output measurements, as well as power status and error information
3. Directional control switch – Selects the output function. Set to the middle position to turn the
output function off
4. On/Off button – Turns the Energy Meter on and off. Press and hold for two seconds to reset
the joule counter
5. Output plug – Connect components, such as E-Motor and LED Lights, to use the stored
energy and measure the energy needed to power them
6. Input plug – Connect various power sources here to charge the Energy Meter or Connect
the Solar Panel or E-Motor, used as a generator and read the Energy Meter measurements.
The Display
INFO
At least 1 J of energy
must be stored before
power can be drawn from
the Energy Meter.